I read a lot of stuff about homosexuality and how people are outcasted because of their sexual orientation. First off, I’m not homosexual, nor am I homophobic, so this isn’t some self-identity empowerment kind of thing. Second of all, if you are against gays, lesbians, bisexuals, whatever, that’s your outlook, that’s fine - I’m not hating, I’m just stating my opionion. Thirdly, I’m not bringing religion into this, because we can go on and on arguing about faith. I’m talking about what I think, exclusively, without religion.

Love is love. It means you care for someone, a lot. Maybe more than anything. Two guys can care for each other; two girls can care for each other. Sons can love their dads and vice-versa, or daughters can love their moms. It’s different? To a degree, yes. You shouldn’t want to be sexually intimate with your parents. But I’m talking about love, not sex. You can love someone without wanting to have sex, you know. Love shows respect. Love shows kindness. I think you are able to show respect and kindness to anybody you choose, male or female.

Homosexual people shouldn’t be shunned. They are no different than everybody else. Some people are best friends with homosexuals until they realize they are gay, then everything changes. Why? It’s awkward? I don’t think every homosexual person will hit on you or wants to get with you. It’s really depressing to know that outcasted (gay) people commit suicide. What if there was one insecure thing about you that everyone started making fun of? How would you deal? Do you brush it off and think, “so what, it’s who I am. It’s part of me… I’m proud of it”? Well, being homosexual is part of who they are. And they have every right to be as proud of it as you are.

Now, when I get older, I want to have a family. Homosexual people technically can’t have their own children unless some procedures were to happen or through adoption. Fine by me. They’re taking the initiative to actually show they can raise a family. It shows dedication and commitment, just like any heterosexual couple has to go through. What is love to a “straight” person? Compassion? Affection? Gay love or straight love, we all care for someone and have a need to feel cared for. And if we find it in a man, in a woman, or in both, then who really cares if you’re happy? When you find happiness, keep it. That’s love.